Weekly Herald Ad Promises Prizes For Club Subscriptions
An 1882 Madison notice promotes Kendall’s Horse Book with a year subscription price of 51 50 and paves prizes for clubs sending the most subscriptions from outside the city. A $10 prize awards the largest club and $500 to the next largest. Subscriptions must be prepaid. agents are sought for each post office in the county.
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Madison
Aes
Etere
United States
Canada
France
Scientific American
Mann& CO
I Elentis American
Park Row
New York
Political fire over illegal ballots and party funding debate
A historical letter discusses Republican use of tissue ballots and illegal assessments, accusing Hubbell and the Congressional Committee of battering law and justice. It condemns funding from government officials to sustain party power and warns of voter bribery and corruption tied to election fraud claims.
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Curtis
Iceandor
Congress
Civil States
Congressional Committee
J. A. Hubbell
George William Curtis
Republican Party
Hinbbell
South
Stubbell
Hubbell
J. A. Hubbell & Co
Prizes Awarded in Regional Drills Across Southern Teams
The event drew strong attendance as Southern groups vied for top honors. The Chickasaws of Memphis won first prize in the drills, with the Crescents of New Orleans taking second. In artillery, the Asbury Cadets captured the 61st prize, with a final score showing strong performances from Quapaw Guards, McKeen Cadets, and Battery teams from multiple cities.
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Chickasaws
Memphis
Crescents
New Orleans
Asbury
Chickazaws
Crescent Stifles
Ashbury Cadets
Quapaw Guards
McKeen
Porter Riffes
Indianapolis Light Infantry
Louisiana Rifles
Company II
St. Louis
Artillery
T Wattery A
Louisville
St. Joen
Burns Artillery
Nashville
Danville
Chicaza
Porter
Residents discuss vest corruption fund levy by Republicans
The question arises whether voters understand the obligation to pay the vest corruption fund, a levy issued by the Republican party and applied to public funds. The issue centers on transparency and fiscal impact on constituents.
Board condemns board rules on teacher wages
The speaker argues that fixing wages by daily rates is improper and exposes boards of education to unqualified, misinformed judgments. He attacks the state board and local trustees for valuing teaching by superficial scholarship rather than merit.
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Board of Education
Price County
Elect Dr Woolen to Congress, urged by local papers
The Madison Herald and Vevay Democrat back Dr Woolen for Congress while supporting Hon William S Holman for reelection as a faithful public servant and the people's choice. The Brookville Democrat endorses Holman.
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Madison Herald
Vevay Democrat
Dr. Woolen
Wm. S. Holman
Brookville
Democratic Fair Play in District Nominating process
Toe Herarp favors letting Democrats choose their own candidate with peaceful method. The paper vows not to attack party members for nominations and endorses Dr Woolen as a true Democrat with many county friends. It asserts officeholding is a citizen right and pledges fair consideration for all aspirants.
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Toe Herarp
Werarp
Dr. Woolen
Heralp
Drunken quarrel leads to fatal pistol wound in Jeffersonville saloon
James Duffy, intoxicated, challenged Steven Gibbs to spar in a Jeffersonville saloon. Gibbs struck him, Duffy drew a pistol, Gibbs warned him off, the pistol fired striking Duffy in the head. Duffy died next night. Moral warns against drunk men handling firearms.
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James Duffy
Jeffersonville
Steven Gibbs
Gibbs
Duffy
Ring bosses flip on Johnson after calling him too short
The Ring bosses who mocked Hon. Wm. J. Johnson as "too short" for their ticket now praise him as a possible Congress candidate in the district. They seek liberal aid to back the man who defeated them by dishonor and trickery, but Johnson remains unmoved by their flattery.
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Wm. J. Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Butterworth Defends Administration in House Debate
Mr Butterworth in the House vigorously rebutted Mr Blaine criticism of the Administration claiming it equal to any that preceded it and worthy of respect. He delivered a strong speech but ended with vulgarities prompting a fellow member to ask that the ladies be allowed to retire from the gallery before he finished.
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Butterworth
House of Representatives
Blaine
Prisoners Rebellion at Concord Jail Over Holiday Hours
Prisoners in Concord Massachusetts rebelled smashing cell furniture after being denied two hours of liberty on the fourth. They were locked in cells fed bread and water and threaten to kill the warden if holiday hours are not granted, with reports suggesting the protest may continue until weakened.
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States
Concord
Mase
New Castle Democrat praises Campbell press quality
The New Castle Democrat notes improved neatness from a Campbell press and asserts strong prospects for the paper. It calls attention to the newspaper’s role in a solid republican county and highlights ongoing prosperity.
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New Castle
Campbell Press
Democrat
County official’s large gift sparks taxpayer concerns
A Tuar county official who gave 182,500 to the Republican corruption fund faces questions over whether such voluntary contributions burden taxpayers in the long run. The piece questions public understanding of hidden costs and potential financial impact on residents.
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Tuar
Tut strike of the freight handlers in New York
The three thousand freight handlers strike in New York faces moral support from the community. Despite a small advance request, corporations persist in losing business rather than yield. Unfilled jobs disrupt operations and cause significant inconvenience for merchants and the public.
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New York City
Pitzer Favored for Auditor of State Candidate
Dr. A. B. Pitzer of Tipton receives favorable mention in multiple state articles as the Democratic candidate for Auditor of State. A recent district congressional committee meeting praised him with a resolution supporting his nomination.
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A. B. Pitzer
Tipton
Scott county Republicans organize central committee
The Republicans of Scott County held a mass convention last Saturday electing Will T. Walker as chairman. Delegates to conventions were chosen and a resolution endorsed Judge Berkshire for Supreme Court.
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Scott County
Mass
Will T. Walker
Berkshire
Supreme Court
World ships salute on Fourth in Alexandra harbor
Vessels from many nations saluted the American flag in Alexandra harbor marking a strong international gesture of respect for the United States. Representives from nearly every civilized land participated, signaling broad diplomatic recognition.
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Alexandra
War Likely Between England and Egypt Warned by Admiral
Admiral Seymour commands the fleet at Alexandria harbor and threatens to demand surrender of fortifications. Failure to comply would trigger bombardment of the porte.
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England
Egypt
Seymour
Alexandria
Porte
Thirteenth Premium List Accepted for Indiana State Fair
The Indiana State Fair acknowledges receipt of the thirteenth Premium List. The event will be held in Indianapolis from September 5 to 30.
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Indianapolis
Friends of the Ring and People Trade Positions in Debate
A sharp ideological clash unfolds as supporters of the Ring ticket demand goals that oppose those urged by the People ticket allies. The public square grows heated with contrasting visions for the movement.
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Friends of the Ring
People’s Ticket
Reward Offered for Lancaster Letters Manuscript
A $10 reward is announced for the manuscript of Lancaster's letters found in Ringlose. The notice seeks the original document and offers compensation upon delivery to the designated office.
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Lancaster
Those who profit from stolen property lack moral betterment
A terse editorial remark states that those who attempt to profit from stolen property are no better than the thief, underscoring a moral judgment against amplified crime and aiding recovery through ethical restraint.
Fourth Indiana District Democratic Convention Notice
The Democratic voters of Indiana's Fourth Congressional District are notified the convention to nominate a U.S. representative will be at Lawrenceburg courthouse on Thursday July 20 1882 at 1 pm. Delegates are apportioned by 1880 Governor Franklin Sanders votes with one delegate per fraction of fifty. caucus at 10 am in designated places. Committee chairs: Hunter, Egan, Bracken, Garnier, Holman, Downey, Long, Barnett. June 29 1882.
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Fourth Congressional District
Indiana
Court House
Lawrenceburg
Franklin Sanders
D. H. Hunter
Chimn. Com
Deno Egan
Union County
Wm. H. Bracken
Franklin Co
J. B. Garnier
Dearborn Co
Sarah J Floyd
N. B. McKay
Jefferson Circuit Court
Madison
Anna Rodger
Indian Kentucky Creek
Shelby Township
Jefferson County
Tnidiana
Marion Harlans A Good Fellow opens Frank Leslies issue
The August issue of Frank Leslie's Sunday Magazine features Marion Harlans new genial A Good Fellow along with Nan tucket by Rev Dr Talmadge and several essays poems and sketches. It notes serial Weighed and Wanting and Ella Rodman Church story Ffope Chestlewaite's Trouble and offers sermons missionary notes obituaries and curious information. Price 25 cents per issue or 3 a year postpaid specimen copy 25 cents from Frank Leslie Publisher Park Place New York.
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Marion Harlan
Nantucket
Talmadge
Germany
Cyprus
Alfreton Hervey
MacDowall
Ella Rodman Church
Ffope Chestlewaite
J. Lesie Robertson
W. H. Brown
Leslie
Park Place
New York
Move toledo eyed for Lake Shore shops from Elkhart
State news reports talk of transferring the Lake Shore shops from Elkhart to Toledo. Various local items note farm yields rising in Rush county, weather damage from lightning, accidents in Mitchell and Richmond, and a busy slate of legal and college matters in Indiana.
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Great Lake Shore
Elkhart
Toledo
Wieay
Rush County
Representative Stocklager
Washington
Prompted Salve Ad Claims Universal Cure and Guarantee
An old advertisement touts a salve as the best for cuts bruises ulcers skin eruptions and many ailments. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded and lists a price of 25 cents per box sold by C. E. Heberbart.
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C. EE. Heberbart
Egyptian War Chronicle from Alexandria in July
Reports from Alexandria indicate naval movements as English refugees depart and both sides reinforce fortifications. Cannons and palline guns are mounted atop Egyptian defenses while American vessels remain offshore. Shore reports describe panic among residents as bombardment begins.
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Alexandra
Alexandria
Obituary of Maggie C. Clay at 21 in 1882
Miss Maggie C. Clay died at her sister Mrs. Allen G. Thompson’s home in this city after a short illness on June 24 1882. She was 21, amiable and intelligent, with a womanly deportment and kind disposition. Relatives mourn her loss and recall her faith in the valley of death as a comfort.
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Maggie C. Clay
Allen G. Thompson
Death of General Skobelev Shocks Russia
Moscow reports the sudden death of General Geni Skobeleff due to heart disease at the Hotel Duséaux. Skobeleff, noted for bold tactics and loyalty of his troops, led a Russian corps in the Turkish war and campaigns in Western Asia. His death is described as a serious military loss. Alexandra fortifications work halted. harbor guns sighted as officials evacuate to the outer harbor with British officials and Egyptian government employees preparing to depart.
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London
Taly
Mooscow
Geni Skobeleff
Russiaiaa
Hotel Duséaux
Moscow
Asia
Paris
Studenta
Skobeleft
Russia
Alexandra
An Attorney and Church Member and $3,500 Missing
New Albany reports a startling sensation as attorney Wm J Hisey vanishes with an alleged deficit near $3,500. A desk memorandum claims he stole from the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions about $1,000, the estate of Myra Smith around $900, and other funds totaling roughly $1,500. Hisey, once trusted and modest in appearance, remains a puzzle in motive and method.
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New Albany
Wm.j. Hisey
Torney
Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
Mya. Smith
Hisey
Flower From Her Girage in Jefferson Market Court
A tall woman accuses her fourteen year old stepson in Jefferson Market police court of threats after a quarrel over a picnic and a flower from her grave. The boy says his stepmother, who works at a telegraph office, withholds money and often slugs him. no warrant is granted.
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Alwuza
Naming the Kangaroo and Cattle Exports Rise
A Victorian era note recounts Captain Cook learning the word Kangaroo from a native and explains its meaning. It also reports a Western cattle syndicate led by Frank L. Underwood planning to ship 50 000 beeves to England in October and November via England and Scotland.
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Cook
Australia
Europe
Frank L. Underwood
Merchant’s Bank
Kansas City
England
Alaska
Scotland
Earl of Airlie
Terrible Tale of Starvation in Van Buren County
The Evening Journal reports a woman and two children found starved in a lonely Van Buren County mountain area. It is believed sickness struck the woman and the children, who perished trying to care for her. A third child survived briefly, having gnawed on a sister’s arm, and died after discovery.
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The
Evening Journal
Little Rock
van Buren County
Verdict March song published in memory of late president
A music publisher promotes the piece Verd ict March by Eugene L. Blake. The sheet offers portraits of Corkhill Porter and Judge Gox and a drawing of the jury that convicted the assassin of the late president. Price is 40 cents a copy or three for a dollar, payment via Portage stamps.
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Eugene L. ‘Blake
Geo. B. Corkhill
J. K.porter
W. 8. Gox
F. W. Helmick
Elin“Street
Cincinnati
Vincennes trustees clear Miss Adams of guilt in Haight Adams matter
After a long session the Vincennes University board, with Messia not present, adjourned at 1 a.m. Saturday resolving the Haight Adams case. The committee report found Miss Adams innocent and condemned Haight for withholding train details and improper register actions at Terre Haute. A full report will run in Monday's Sun.
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Vincennes University
Messia
Viehe
Terre Haute
College Hill Normal Opens July 10 A Six Week Session
College Hill Normal opens July 10 under Principal J. G. Craven A M with Miss Mary Casvey as assistant. The institution offers a six week term and lists a P O address in Lancaster Jefferson County Indiana.
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College Hill Normal
J. G. Craven
A. M
Mary Casvey
Sem P. O
Lancaster, Jefferson Co
Ind
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